Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner
Addington Valley Academy, Croydon, CR0 9AZThis job expired on 24 June 2026 – see similar jobs
Start date details
to be confirmed
Closing date
24 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
9 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday – Thursday 8.30am – 4.15pn and Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- Grade 4/5 Term Time Only- £30,279 to £33,983 FTE (Actual £25,927.88 to £29,099.61)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a passionate and skilled Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner to join our team, supporting the delivery of high-quality, person-centred practice across Addington Valley Academy. The role focuses on embedding Positive Behaviour Support and Active Support approaches within classrooms, coaching staff, modelling effective practice, and helping pupils increase their engagement, participation, communication and independence. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with staff and leadership teams to create inclusive, supportive environments that enable every pupil to thrive.
Key Responsibilities:
- Model and embed high-quality practice within classrooms to increase pupil engagement, participation, communication and independence.
- Support staff teams to implement Positive Behaviour Support Plans consistently and meaningfully within daily classroom routines and activities.
- Provide coaching, feedback and reflective support to develop staff understanding and strengthen Positive Behaviour Support and Active Support practice.
- Collaborate with class teams, the Connections Team and senior leaders to promote consistent, person-centred approaches across the school.
- Contribute to staff training, development and practice monitoring, supporting the continuous improvement of inclusive and supportive learning environments.
Key Requirements:
- GCSE grade 9-4 (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics, with a secure understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, pupil development and inclusive educational practice.
- Experience supporting pupils with complex needs in a school setting, including promoting engagement, participation, communication, independence and emotional regulation.
- Knowledge and experience of Positive Behaviour Support-informed, person-centred and communication-based approaches, with an understanding of safeguarding, equal opportunities, health and safety and least restrictive practice.
- Strong ability to model best practice and coach staff within classroom environments, translating guidance and Positive Behaviour Support Plans into meaningful, practical strategies while providing professional support and challenge.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational and IT skills, with the ability to build positive relationships, work flexibly across settings, manage sensitive situations and engage in reflective practice and ongoing professional development.
What the school offers its staff
OHCAT is an exciting, forward-thinking organisation, and we offer many benefits to attract and keep our staff, contributing towards maintaining and improving wellbeing, and encouraging our required behaviours, achievements, values, and skills. Below is just a selection of the benefits available to our employees:
Rewards & Benefits:
- Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Pension Scheme - you will be enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), both offering life cover and financial protection for your family.
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme, Employee Car Lease Scheme and Home Electronics Scheme)
- Employee Wellbeing - We support employee wellbeing with access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave including Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme
- Employee Discounts (Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more)
- Other (Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme)
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Addington Valley Academy
- Organisation type
- Free School, ages 2 to 19
- Size
- 140 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- TMcmenamin@addingtonvalley.org
Orchard Hill College (the College) and Orchard Hill College Academy Trust (the Trust) together form Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust (OHC&AT), a family of specialist education providers for students and students from nursery to further education across London, Surrey and Sussex. As an outstanding provider and Academy sponsor, Orchard Hill College has a strong track record for making a positive impact within the local communities it serves.
Addington Valley Academy is special Free School in Croydon for children and young people with autism and learning difficulties. The school opened in 2020 and provides 150 places for children and young people aged 2-19 who have autism and social communication, cognitive, sensory and social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
The new purpose designed school is equipped to meet the needs of students and includes sensory gardens, indoor sensory rooms, soft-play area, and a large cookery room along with other facilities to encourage students to learn skills to live independently. Students access specialist support enabling them to learn and achieve in a nurturing and aspirational environment.
Addington Valley Academy is a rewarding and inspirational place to work and the whole school community comes together to create the best possible outcomes for its students.
To find out more about Addington Valley Academy please visit www.addingtonvalley.org
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